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Will Morgan's critiques of this building are fair and accurate. I don't hate this proposal, but I do think the site would benefit from something a bit more inspired since it'll be so visible from so many locations. Something like this can be buried deeper within the district with no ill effect...

Yes. And it's gone on since long before even the first proposal for the site, really. To be fair, my stance has evolved over time. I'm leaning towards "blow it up." I appreciate the art, the artist, and I think there are many examples that could/should be saved. I would still welcome any...

I actually appreciate the "mutual" decision to rebid rather have Leggat McCall and the state spend years going back and forth getting nothing done. That said, I don't see it as a "pivot." It's really just a second attempt that now includes the Lindemann and slightly updated language to fit the...

I'm on the 7:10 out of PVD usually once or twice per week (midweek, Tues/Weds/or Thurs). The most people I've ever seen waiting on the platform at SA is 6, with a handful of cars in the lot (10, maybe?). It's become a game to count the SA riders. Obviously this is anecdotal, but that's a clear...

Can't wait to check it out.

Yeah, I noticed the same thing. I've actually seen a few workers going in/out, but nothing that looks serious. I'd be surprised if it opened before 2025.

Of course. I'm speaking about Rhode Island since they'd likely be on the hook for funding the project (the RI portion, at least). Regardless of what the MBTA/MassDOT's equity concerns are, as long as equity in transit access carries the weight it does, RI/RIDOT would have a hard time selling a...

^Yeah, I see that as being the only way Phase II happens. Regular Newport service would be great, but I don't think there's an appetite for the effort it would take to make it happen. In terms of "equity," connecting reasonably affluent/touristy Newport/Aquidneck Island is far less equitable...

Wow, this is a major upgrade for the Green. In terms of bones, the Taunton Green has great ones. Lots of untapped potential. Adding housing right in the thick of it should help it turn around. It has a long way to go to catch nearby Attleboro, but this is still great.

Based on the eyeball test, this checks out. Even at peak times, the most people I've seen getting on/off at S. Attleboro is 4-5. I realize it's a holiday week, but I don't know that anyone boarded my train today.

The biggest reason I can think of is that the Seaport is essentially a city-center neighborhood whereas Assembly is not. It's an extension of downtown Boston. Assembly is much further outside of the city center and is part of an entirely separate municipality. And while both developments...

I have had similar thoughts. And now that it's been running for nearly 3 weeks, I'm even more convinced. The parking lot is still pretty empty and I've yet to see more than 4 or 5 riders on the platform to board the peak morning trains. It's weird to me that they'd re-launch service with a...

I wouldn't hate the proportions if there was some variation in the height rather than a roofline that's basically flat all the way across. When you look at the site plans, it's actually not a hulking building. But the flat roof combined with the width and lack of height/variation makes it look...

That C to E connector will come in real handy if this is approved.

Same here. But considering that the Hilton property owner is proposing the tower, it makes sense. And this will still be an upgrade over that parking deck.

Yeah, this should be a relative no-brainer in this spot. It's not pretty, but I imagine the design will evolve.

True. I hope it rises quickly.

Even with the starts and stops, I'm surprised that this is all the progress they've made. I'm not a huge soccer fan, but I'm excited to see this stadium when it's open.

Does this design get anyone excited? It reminds me of a 1950/60s convention center proposal.

I don't think it's in the realm of "plans." I think it's more about trying to open up potential.